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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof the City Council for the City of S1. Joseph met in special
session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 1997 in City Hall.
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Kenneth J. Hiemenz; Councilors Bob Loso, Cory Ehlert, Mary
Niedenfuer, Ken Twit at 9:25 p.m.; Clerk/Administrator Rachel Stapleton.
OTHERS PRESENT: Judy Weyrens, Dick Taufen, Bradley Meyer, Jim Marthaler, Chad
Carlson, Dave Theisen, Steve Streng, Joe Braun.
Mayor Hiemenz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.rn. with Councilors L050, Ehlert, and
Niedenfuer present to consider the proposed budget for 1998.
Judy Weyrens discussed levy limits only allow an increase of $14,932 over last years levy. The
Council discussed other revenue and methods of raising revenue. After discussion charges and
fees, L050 made a motion to approve the following increases to pennit fees and charges;
seconded by Niedenfuer:
Ayes: Hiemenz, Loso, Ehlert, Niedenfuer.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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I Outdoor Liauor $ 50.00 $ 100.00 $ 50.00
Amusement License 24,00 30.00 6.00
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Ciaarette License . 24.00 50.00 26.00
Assessment Search 15.00 20.00 5.00
Animal License 2.00 10.00 8.00 i
Park Shelter Rent 50.00 60.00 10.00 :
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Rachel Stapleton and Dick Taufen discussed anticipated needs for the coming budget year as
presented with their department budgets. Bob Loso and Joe Braun discussed the Park Board
requests.
Loso recommended reducing costs of dues by withdrawing from the S1. Cloud Area Economic
Development Partnership. EDA Director and Mayor Hiemenz stated that organization is serving
the City as a great resource. Loso made a motion to with draw from the S1. Cloud Area
Economic Development Partnership. The motion died for lack of a second.
Officer Meyer represented the Police Department and discussed with the Council the Police
Department needs. Council discussed budgeted amounts under police salaries, regular hours,
overtime and holiday payouts. They also discussed a request for an administrative assistant with
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partial grant funding. Niedenfuer will look into possible assistance through interns. Council
discussed the need to control overtime, and to schedule holidays, as control measures.
Dick Taufen discussed the Public Works needs including equipment repair and needed I
replacement equipment. A category for safety equipment needs to be established and budgeted
for.
Jim Marthaler discussed the street sweeping budget and Council felt it necessary to begin an
equipment replacement fund.
Dave Theisen discussed the Fire Fund. The Council questioned the need for a building budget
area, beyond the debt service budget. Because the cost of operating the new building is
unknown, it was generally felt to review this area next year.
:Mayor Hiemenz extended the meeting till 1 0~30 at 10:00 p.m.
Joe Braun discussed the Park Board budget as well as the skating program. He also discussed
the proposed development of the parks. Council felt several areas could be reduced in specifid
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During each discussion line items of the budget were reviewed and discussed with each
representative. Due to the need to reduce the budget in its entirety, many line items were reduced
in the proposed budget.
The meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 p.m. by :Mayor Hiemenz.
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Rachel Stapleton
Clerk! Administrator
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